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New Publication - DIEGO® helps people with MS

Lucille Watts • Jul 08, 2019

A clinical study from Belgium uses the DIEGO® in people with Multiple Sclerosis for technology-supported intensive task-oriented upper limb training.

Intensity-dependent clinical effects of an individualized technology-supported task-oriented upper limb training program in Multiple Sclerosis: A pilot randomized controlled trial

Lamers I, Raats J, Spaas J, Meuleman M, Kerkhofs L, Schouteden S, Feys P.

Impaired upper limb function may present bilaterally in MS

60% of people with MS report a diminished hand function in the first year after diagnosis. As the disease progresses, the number of patients increases considerably experiencing impaired upper limb function, that may present bilaterally in MS. To date, only a limited number of studies targeted specifically the upper limb in MS but indicating a clear potential for substantial upper limb improvements after rehabilitation.

Lamers et al. (2019) is the first study aiming to individualize the intensity of a task-oriented training program in MS.

Antigravity support

Initial task difficulty was determined by increasing or decreasing the difficulty by providing antigravity support or if needed downgrading the task. Antigravity support was preferred because it allowed training of the complete task in the preferred context.

Motor learning

The DIEGO® was used to facilitate the implementation of motor learning components such as ‘training with real life objects’ and ‘individualization of the training’, which can be important to guide the training and maintain patient motivation and involvement.

Uni- and bilateral assistance

The DIEGO® assisted people with MS, who required upper limb weight compensation during upper limb training till they were able to train unassisted.

Tyromotion gratefully acknowledge the research collaboration with Dr. lse Lamers, Prof. Peter Feys and their team from the University of Hasselt and the Rehabilitation and MS center Overpelt in Belgium.

Reference

Lamers I, Raats J, Spaas J, Meuleman M, Kerkhofs L, Schouteden S, Feys P. Intensity-dependent clinical effects of an individualized technology-supported task-oriented upper limb training program in Multiple Sclerosis: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders 2019. 34:119-27.

Links

Journal website

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